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07th February 2014
07th Feb 2014
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Epic fact no. 410: 'ground up' refers to climbing a trad route without top-roping or rappelling it first in order to inspect the holds and the moves. Tim Emmett is in Wales this week to attempt the third ground up ascent of Extinction (E8, 6c), the first route of its difficulty to be climbed in this manner. On hand to belay is Stuart Cameron, the second guy to ground up the route. Like any good Brit, he shouts encouragement in the form of insults and abuse. Encouragement is especially important when Tim reaches the section of the route where his 'protection' consists of hanging a shoelace with a carabiner on it over a small spike and then hoping to God it will hold if he falls on it. When it's all over Tim looks like he wants to cry, you feel like you want to cry, and Stuart is laughing. Not a bad way to spend an afternoon.

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HARDXS from Slackjaw Film

15 episodes Latest 7th Feb 2014
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HARDXS is a 10 part series by Slackjaw Films providing a rip-roaring ride into the heart and soul of the British climbing experience. Travelling far and wide across our magical isle, we've searched out the best climbers on all types of rock in all sorts of peril. Whilst full of first ascents and hard core fear, the films also offer a rich blend of humour and touching observation - in other words vintage Slackjaw. “Mesmerising” said Colin Wells from Climb Magazine....“Amazing... sets a new standard in climbing films” said Jerry Moffat.....“I loved it” said Ed Douglaas from Climber Magazine. Big names. Big accolades. What do you think? Check it out...

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